Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 8 taco shells (hard or soft)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped fresh lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Lime wedges (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Gather and pre-chop all ingredients for quick assembly.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, season with onion powder and garlic powder, cooking until browned.
- Smash the cooking beef with a spatula to create thin patties, cooking until crispy edges form.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of the patties and cover briefly to melt.
- Place patties into taco shells and top with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream or Greek yogurt, and desired toppings.
Notes
- For variety, substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken.
- Customize toppings by adding guacamole or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Ensure to maintain high heat for a perfect sear on the meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg